Best Gastropubs in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by locals — updated April 2026

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⭐ #1 Local Favourite
#1
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury SP1 1EU
#2
The Haunch Of Venison
The Haunch Of Venison
1 Minster St, Salisbury SP1 1TB
#3
The Bishops Mill
The Bishops Mill
7 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD
#4
The Coach & Horses
The Coach & Horses
39 Winchester St, Salisbury SP1 1HG
#5
George and Dragon
George and Dragon
85 Castle St, Salisbury SP1 3SP
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The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
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George and Dragon
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Gastropubs in Salisbury — photos

The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury — Gastropubs Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Haunch Of Venison — Gastropubs Salisbury
The Haunch Of Venison
The Bishops Mill — Gastropubs Salisbury
The Bishops Mill
The Coach & Horses — Gastropubs Salisbury
The Coach & Horses
George and Dragon — Gastropubs Salisbury
George and Dragon

What to expect — price guide

£
Budget
Great value picks
· The Coach & Horses
· George and Dragon
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
· The Haunch Of Venison
· The Bishops Mill
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
· The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury

Gastropubs in Salisbury — full guide

🏆 The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury is currently Salisbury's top-ranked gastropubs — voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury has an impressive range of gastropubs options — the city's independent spirit means quality stays high across all budgets.

The list above is ranked by real local votes and reviews, so you can skip the guesswork.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of gastropubs on offer — particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best gastropubs Salisbury has to offer.

Tips — gastropubs in Salisbury

Book popular providers ahead — Salisbury's best gastropubs options get busy, especially at weekends.
Most gastropubs providers are within easy walking distance of each other in the city centre.
Independent businesses make Salisbury special — support them where you can.
Check Google Maps and social media for the latest hours, menus and offers.
The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street are the best starting points for most gastropubs searches in Salisbury.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best gastropubs in Salisbury?+

Our locally-ranked list shows the best gastropubs in Salisbury — updated regularly from community feedback.

Is gastropubs available near Salisbury train station?+

Yes — Salisbury station is 10 minutes from Fisherton Street where most gastropubs providers are based.

Does Salisbury have gastropubs for tourists?+

Absolutely — Salisbury welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and has excellent gastropubs options for all.

Can I walk to gastropubs from Salisbury Cathedral?+

Most of Salisbury's gastropubs options are within a 10-minute walk of the Cathedral Close.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.